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Podiatric Medicine in Glendale
Diagnose and treat conditions of the foot and ankle. Podiatric medicine is a great career opportunity, with outstanding quality-of-life benefits for practitioners. Podiatrists experience the education of a medical specialist, the variety of a general practitioner, and the freedom of an entrepreneur.
Midwestern University's podiatric medicine program (AZPod) takes advantage of the growing demographics of the Southwest, where many athletes and elderly persons are in need of quality podiatric care. You will benefit from learning within an integrated team of health professionals, with a dedicated medical school faculty and unlimited opportunities for clinical training. The curriculum will employ self-directed learning methodologies, with an emphasis on early clinical exposure.
Learn more about podiatric medicine as a career.
Program News
Podiatry Students Win PICA Group Scholarships AZ
Fourth-year podiatry students Jesse Yurgelon and Ian Burtenshaw receieved scholarship awards from the Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA Group). More ››
Jenkins Named Physician of the Year by Special Olympics Arizona AZ
David Jenkins, D.P.M., FACFAS, FAAPSM, Professor of Podiatric Medicine at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (College of Health Sciences), received the Physician of the Year Award from Special Olympics Arizona at their annual black-tie Breakfast of Champions in October. More ››
AZPod Students Receive APMA Scholarships AZ
The Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine (AZPod) would like to congratulate eighteen of its students who have received scholarships from the Education Foundation of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). More ››
View Midwestern University’s Magazine on the Web AZ IL
The official magazine of Midwestern University is now available on the web. The Magazine aims to build pride and loyalty among our alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University. More ››
AZPod Student Receives MVP Award at APMSA Meeting AZ
Anthony Maiolino (PMS-II) received the House of Delegates MVP award at the APMSA meeting this weekend in Boston. More ››
AZPod Student Awarded AAWP Scholarship AZ
Third-year Podiatry student Lindsey Klassen is one of four recipients of the 2011 American Association of Women Podiatrists (AAWP) Women's Scholarship. More ››
AZPod Student Receives $5,000 Kaiser Permanente Scholarship AZ
Michael Downey, a third-year student at the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus, was one of eight students nationwide selected from a pool of thousands of applicants to receive a $5,000 Kaiser Permanente student scholarship. More ››
Donate Your Athletic Equipment AZ
Please join the Pediatrics Club on the Glendale Campus in collecting athletic equipment More ››
Welcome to the Classes of 2013 AZ IL
Classes started on Monday, August 10th for 487 new MWU students, including 254 in the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) and 33 in the Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program (AZPod) on the Glendale Campus, and 200 students in the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) on the Downers Grove Campus. More ››
MWU Earns National Award for Community Service AZ IL
Midwestern University (MWU) was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America’s communities. More ››
Free Workshops Offered for H.S. Students AZ
For high school students who want a head start on careers in health care, MWU is again offering its annual spring Health Sciences Career Day for High School Students and summer Health Careers Institute. More ››
Annual Brain Bee Set for February AZ
What determines intelligence? Why do we need sleep? How do scientists measure brain waves? More ››
Last Saturday evening, MWU held its annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars Gala at our Glendale Campus. More than 500 guests attended to celebrate the community and our commitment to service. Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill was honored with the COMET Award, Kristin Parrack received the Shooting Star, and nine MWU students earned Spirit of Service Scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future of Podiatric Medicine
Questions and answers about the profession of podiatric medicine and the Arizona Podiatric Medicine (AZPod) program in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Midwestern University's Glendale campus More ››
